Last modified: 14th August 2026

Volunteer Policy

At Oi Technologies, we believe in using technology for the greater good. Volunteers play a vital role in helping us build innovative mobile applications, websites and software for businesses and individuals.

This Volunteer Policy (“Policy”) sets out the principles, guidelines and expectations for anyone who contributes their time, skills and expertise to Oi Technologies on a voluntary basis, whether remotely, on-site or on any project or initiative. It is governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

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1. Who Is a Volunteer?

A volunteer is an individual who:

  • Helps Oi Technologies achieve its objectives.
  • Is not employed by the Company.
  • Receives no salary, honorarium, wages or other financial compensation for their services.
  • May be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in volunteer activities, if approved in writing in advance and supported by valid receipts.

Volunteers are not employees, agents or representatives of Oi Technologies unless expressly stated in writing. Nothing in this Policy creates an employment, partnership, joint venture or agency relationship between a volunteer and the Company.

2. Eligibility & Selection

2.1 Eligibility

To volunteer, you must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Have the skills, qualifications or experience relevant to the role.
  • Be able to commit the time and effort agreed with us.
  • Provide accurate and complete information during the application.
  • Comply with the laws of Bangladesh and of your own jurisdiction.

2.2 Selection

To apply, send an expression of interest to [email protected] that includes:

  • Your reasons for wanting to volunteer.
  • Your relevant qualifications, skills and experience.
  • Your availability and preferred areas of contribution.

We will review applications and may hold an informal interview or skills assessment. The final decision on selection rests with Oi Technologies.

3. Roles & Responsibilities

3.1 Volunteer commitments

Volunteers agree to:

  • Perform assigned tasks to the best of their ability and in a professional manner.
  • Dedicate the time and effort agreed with us.
  • Attend meetings, training sessions or orientations as required.
  • Keep in regular contact with their supervisor or point of contact.
  • Follow all Company policies, including this Policy, the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service.

3.2 Company commitments

Oi Technologies agrees to:

  • Provide clear guidance, task descriptions and necessary training.
  • Appoint a supervisor or point of contact for each volunteer.
  • Support volunteers and recognise their contribution.
  • Reimburse approved, reasonable expenses (see Section 1).
  • Provide a safe and respectful environment free from harassment, discrimination and abuse.

4. Code of Conduct

All volunteers must uphold the following standards:

  • Integrity: Act honestly, ethically and transparently.
  • Respect: Treat colleagues, users and partners with dignity. Harassment, discrimination, bullying and abusive behaviour are not tolerated.
  • Confidentiality: Protect confidential information, trade secrets and proprietary data of Oi Technologies and its users.
  • Compliance: Follow all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies.
  • Loyalty: Act in the Company’s best interests and avoid anything that could harm its reputation, systems or users.
  • No misrepresentation: Volunteers have no authority to represent Oi Technologies, enter contracts or make binding commitments on its behalf unless expressly authorised in writing.

5. Data Protection & Privacy

Volunteers who have access to Personal Data, systems or confidential information must:

  • Handle all data in line with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
  • Access only the data needed for their assigned tasks.
  • Not view, copy, transfer or disclose Personal Data without proper authorisation.
  • Report any suspected data breach or security incident immediately to [email protected].
  • Use strong, unique passwords and keep credentials confidential, never sharing them with anyone.
  • Follow data protection principles, including data minimisation and purpose limitation.
  • Not access payment, invoice or other financial records unless specifically authorised to do so.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Volunteer contributions

Content, code, designs, documentation and other materials that a volunteer creates or contributes during volunteer activities (“Volunteer Contributions”) remain the property of the volunteer. The volunteer grants Oi Technologies a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual and irrevocable licence to use, modify, distribute and display those contributions in connection with the Company’s services and products.

6.2 Company property

All Oi Technologies intellectual property, including trademarks, logos, source code, algorithms, designs and proprietary software, is the Company’s exclusive property. Volunteers must not copy, reproduce, distribute, reverse-engineer or use it except as expressly authorized.

7. Confidentiality

Volunteers may have access to confidential information, including:

  • Business strategies, financial data and user information.
  • Source code, algorithms and technical specifications.
  • Unpublished product features and roadmaps.
  • Anything marked confidential, or that reasonably should be treated as confidential.

Volunteers agree to:

  • Keep confidential information strictly confidential, both during and after their engagement.
  • Use it only to carry out volunteer activities.
  • Not disclose it to any third party without our prior written consent.
  • Return or destroy all confidential materials when the engagement ends.

8. Termination

8.1 By the volunteer

A volunteer may end their engagement at any time by giving written notice to their supervisor or to [email protected].

8.2 By the Company

Oi Technologies may end or suspend a volunteer’s engagement immediately and without prior notice if the volunteer:

  • Materially breaches this Policy, the Terms of Service or any other Company policy.
  • Engages in illegal, fraudulent or harmful activity.
  • Misuses confidential information or Personal Data.
  • Acts in a way that could harm the Company’s reputation, systems or users.

We may also end an engagement if it is no longer in the Company’s best interest.

8.3 After termination

The volunteer must:

  • Stop all volunteer activities immediately.
  • Return or destroy all Company property, including documents, materials and access credentials.
  • Continue to honour their confidentiality obligations.

9. Grievance & Dispute Resolution

If you have a concern or complaint about your volunteer experience, your treatment or any matter covered by this Policy:

  1. Discuss it informally with your supervisor or point of contact.
  2. If it is not resolved, submit a written grievance to [email protected].
  3. We will acknowledge it within 48 hours and aim to resolve it within 7 business days.

All grievances are handled fairly, promptly and, as far as possible, confidentially.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy at any time. When we do, we will update the “Last modified” date at the top of this page and notify volunteers of significant changes by email or other appropriate means. Continuing your volunteer engagement means you accept the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Policy, write to [email protected] or use our Contact Us page. We aim to acknowledge your query within 48 hours and provide a substantive resolution within 7 business days.

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